How Much Does It Take to Get Married in America? New Study Ranks 25 Cities

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Jun 7, 2018

It's no secret that weddings are expensive -- but just how much the average nuptials cost in America's biggest cities (and how many months of rent that equates to) may make you want to hide your head under the covers.

The average wedding cost in the U.S. is $36,000, amounting to 25 months of rent, according to an analysis by Zillow-owned platform HotPads based on comprehensive new data from WeddingWire's comprehensive 2018 Newlywed report. Here is how the 25 biggest metro areas rank by wedding cost, in reverse order. Some numbers may appear skipped because there are several ties.Learn more about the wedding study here.